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No-Bake Cookies Just Like Grandma’s – Sweet Easy Recipes

We all have that one food memory that pulls us back to childhood without warning. For me, it’s these no-bake cookies. Just the smell of cocoa and peanut butter melting together brings my grandma’s tiny kitchen right back into focus. She had this chipped green saucepan, and every time she pulled it out, we knew something magical was about to happen. These cookies aren’t showy. They’re humble, comforting, and dangerously easy to make—no oven needed, which meant even little me could help. I still remember standing on tiptoes at the counter, barely able to see over the pot, waiting for her to say, 'Stir now!' The fact that these cookies use simple ingredients like oats, cocoa, and sugar makes them even more lovable. They’re fast, they’re rich, and if you mess them up a little? Still delicious. Now, years later, I make them for my own family. When we’re low on time but high on cravings, this is our go-to. Honestly, they’re just what you need when dessert has to happen *now*. Sweet easy recipes don’t get better than this.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keywords: 12 Tomatoes, Drinks Made With Pineapple Juice, Easy Recipe Using Ground Beef, Fun Halloween Food, ground italian sausage recipes for dinner low carb easy, Savory Mushroom Recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick oats
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then let it boil for 1 minute without stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and oats.
  5. Working fast, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheets.
  6. Let cool and set for about 20–30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.